(1904) Gathering at Dusk

[Phoenyx]

The young Arrow gives Langdon a nod. "Separate things. There were two artifacts found by Winter, Cosmo and myself. There was the pyramid Aurora, Alastor and I found in the Seer sanctum, and a fourth item found in the Past. The latter two reacted upon entering the Circle, performing the Archmastery spell many of us saw." She pauses, thinking. "It seems that the other two artifacts, the disk and Statue held by the Guardians, may not be related... But we should not rule it out until we know for sure. Though looking into these things should take a low priority, given everything else."

She listens during Shodan's, Winter's and Kaze's reports. This information was valuable.

The shark-girl makes her smile with her commentary. "Galatia, you can't whack an Archmage over the head, and we can't use powers like your regeneration in a circumstance where people could easily capture it, like a Federal Beaureu would. The important thing for the Arrows is to be first response when it is needed - maybe act as guards some cases. We have the numbers. We need to use them. Though I share her concerns about this magical detection. If it finds our ritual castings we are all at risk." She looks from Winter to Shodan for more confirmation.

Phoenyx looks to Campenella. "Hierarch, it seems we have several immediate concerns. The potential Archmages connected to the Circle, the Circle itself following the arrival of the artifacts within it, and the rise in Federal agencies with knowledge of if not Awakened per se then at least the supernatural." The fact she is assuming control of the conversations barely crosses her mind."I recommend we divide our bodies as best we can to these most pressing tasks. Some are already well underway and bearing results," She motions to Winter and Shodan, "but the features within these walls need focus as well. If those looking into the FBIs new tech need additional help in skilks or Arcana, now is the time to say, before those of us not involved begin trying to unpick the Circle's secrets." Phoenyx becomes very much aware she ws addressing the whole Concillium with her idea, and a flicker of wariness dashes across her face before being ground under her natural stoicism.

[Campanella]

The Hierarch stirred.

"I can study the clock. I'm here more often than not, now. That means the rest of you can focus on other matters."

He can't help but flash a smile at Winter when the Guardian informs them of his success. Names and sympathy is a good start.

"I can make the pyramid artefact available for inspection whenever. I may even take a look at it myself, time permitting."

Turning to the Libertine: "Excellent work, Shodan."

To the Consilium as a whole. "I was planning to bring up the question of Sentinel. However, given the current circumstances I am not sure we need one. Not when the array of dangers we face is so wide ranging. I'd have thought prudence should become be uppermost in our thoughts."

No need to labour the point. No need for a policeman when Hunters and Seers are abroad; the price of a single misstep would be too high.

[Langdon]

Instead of clarity Langdon is even more confused. He nods along as things are explained but there's a lot going on. A lot of things that may or may not be related. "I will help with any investigation into the artifacts that I am wanted." Then he frowns.

"Calling forth an Imago isn't the end of a spell. That Imago persists until the spells is complete. Whether that be instantly or days later." Galatea has a point though. "Winter did you see anything indicating that their devices pick up subtle workings or only ones that clash with the Lie more openly?"

"I am worried about what we found" A nod towards Kaze. "Either that explosion being caused by magic led to abyssal taint or whoever did it is deliberatieyl trying to spread the abyss." Lastly Langdon nods his head as the Heirarch has his say.

[Kaze]

Kaze listens very intently as Shodan describes the capabilities and limitations of the machine's ability to detect their magic. He nods thoughtfully.

[Winter]

The Libertine had produced an accurate debrief, other than that, there were just the fineprint.
"Their system doesn't seem to discriminate between active, lingering or trailing resonance. Neither the source or the strength of the affect impedes the system. So yes, even subtle spells can be detected", and that was an hypothesis validated by observation, "the practice of veiling, cloaking your spells, and hiding your aura are all valid countermeasures"

"Their tracking capabilities however, extend throughout the boundaries of the city. It's not a high precision technique and its efficacy degrades over time. Since I couldn't find any bug on myself and the only accident I can remember involved some powder, I assume it might involve some kind of radioactive isotope only their instrumentation can detect. Still, if you're ever tracked, avoid your hideouts, stick to public places and try to leave the city"
His tongue clicked in his mouth as he heard Langdon's report. Scelesti? Damn, he instinctively thinks. "The FBI thinks Shodan is the arsonist", he deadpans.

[Phoenyx]

The Arrow nods at Shodan's assessment. "Well. That gives us some something. But not much. We should all take more care when moving around in public. Avoid any law enforcement we can, until we can find a way to have them abandon their search."

Phoenyx looks to the Campenella. "With respect, Heirarch, should you wish to appoint a Sentinel it allows you to establish a formal hierarchy. Someone to help you co-ordinate outside of the Concillium."

This doesn't make any sense.... The Obrimos looks between the arguing mages. "If you are working together, shouldn't you both know the same facts?" Her tone suggests genuine askance.